Man is ice to truth and fire to falsehood.

Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.

You've tried to reform what will not learn. Shut doors on traits that you wish were dead; They will open a window and return.

We are never content with our lot.

Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.

One should oblige everyone to the extent of one's ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.

The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?